Wo, look at me chuck out posts like a hen with a Tesco egg delivery deadline, have you ever seen me this diligent?… …that’s a no then. Now if only I could sling this spurt of energy at something constructive… I think I’ll go install Sims 3, the dishes and laundry can do themselves – we’re in the 21st Century afterall, no? I’ve been keeping these hair pieces since April 2010 after wanting to imitate this particular Ashish show and back then I had the right sort of hair, long and loose. They kept travelling with me to press trips in a plastic bag waiting for that window of DIY opportunity to open, but as we all know it opened facing a wall and then painted shut for at least a year. So again it travelled with me to Florence, which after so long it had braided itself into a French weave (see, 21st Century indeed) and now that I’ve untangled it I need to wait for my hair to grow back.

A few tips: 1) You can get these hair pieces anywhere where they sell wigs and Afro hair products, they’re quite inexpensive (these were about £4 a pack) 2) Get a little more than what you see in the above photo if you want the Ashish effect and clip in multiple places before braiding. 3) Clip it low near the back of the head (aka Occipital bone ish area if you speak Wikipedia) and let it hang longer than your natural hair. 4) Colours like turquoise or blue looks better on dark hair whereas pastel colours look great on light-coloured hair. Damn you blondes. 4a) I know that second to last pic kinda make it look like Rogue from X-men, but the pink does shows and I now have X-ray vision! 4b) Red panties, for me?

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Hi -I borrowed one of your photos for a little mention of your blog over at my place -thank you for always posting such beautiful photos

Pauline

January 13, 2012 at 10:25 pm

I’ve been looking for hair pieces like that since forever and only managed to find £40 ones, quite expensive as for something I’m likely to lose when a stronger wind blows! Would you mind sharing where exactly did you get those? Thanks!

Oooh I like this idea. So much better than bleaching the hell out of our hair and dying it crazy colours, only for it to turn orange a wash or two later. I’m so glad that I don’t dye my hair anymore. Such a brilliant and simple DIY Shini!

I also envy blondes/brunettes since their hair has so many tones and highlights and looks beautiful braided. Dark Asian hair like mine doesn’t look as interesting. I like the pop of color woven into yours.

You really are an inspiration to me, as both a personal fashion style blogger and a successful woman. You’re beautiful and you have THE most amazing style I’ve seen. I’ve been following your blog for years and I’ve loved every single photo. I’ve only mustered up the courage to start one myself a week ago. I hope that in time, I’ll be as inspiring and (excuse the language) freaking awesome as you. I hope your life is going great right now, because it seems completely and utterly perfect. :)

Ooh, Shini, you made the coloured hairpieces look so natural; the pink colour looks great in your hair and I like the idea of french braiding it…it’ll be really interesting to see what it looks like when your hair is long again! Thanks for sharing and I hope you have a lovely weekend!

I love it when you dish out posts like there is no tomorrow especially when they contain DIY and Florence as a background. What can I say… I used to travel with a dried fish (as photography prop), a pink hairpiece seems so much more civilized – and when finally attached looks verrrry prrrretttty. X

Ooohh. This is awesome Shini. I remember when you first got these, so glad they finally have made an appearance! Hope to see you wearing them in person. Looks dreamy with that soft blue coat… yumm. Nicely done. xx

Great ideas! I love colouring hair and have a few tie-dye hair colour posts on my blog… Anyways!! I just found you via bloglovin and I’m sure you know this but… you’re hilarious!
I love your style and your writing so I’ll be following you!

You’ve inspired me to get more creative with my writing now! Thanks :)

Love it! and I’m glad to know that there was no bleaching required :b Sometimes it’s hard to experiment as a brunette! I heard that hair pieces are a pain to brush once it’s clipped on. Not that brushing it is a good idea in the first place…

YOu always make me smile with your witty posts :) Maybe I don`t always comment but I read you daily. This idea with pastel hair is great, and I would like to do it, but since I have oragne-y mor brass-like hair color and besides maybe mor orange or (every) shade of red nothing comes to mind like it would fit. but i should try and see :)

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